Running back looked like standard procedure heading into this summer, thanks to the departure of Sam McGuffie, the probable dismissal of Kevin Grady, and the potential testing issues with Fitzgerald Toussaint and Jeremy Gallon.
Michigan has already picked up a pair of commits at the position; one a tiny, rocket-propelled Texas running back named Tony Drake, and the other commitment from the very Brandon Minor-like running back Stephen Hopkins, also from Texas.
Not a ton is really available on either, so that's pretty much all I've got on them.
Look for another addition to the class, probably running back Austin White, from Michigan. He's a high four-star back with two brothers at MSU, so that's something to keep an eye on. It's a definite plus if he can be added to the class.
Flip-flopper extraordinaire, Calif. running back Brennan Clay, is also still on the radar.
He went from a Michigan lean to Oklahoma commit in a matter of no time, but still lists Michigan among his schools of interest. So, there's that.
Wide receiver seems to be locked up, but you really can't tell, as RichRod seems to like these electron-sized slot receivers, so we have either seen the last or there will be 14 more.
Leading the way as Michigan's first commit of 2010 was universal four-star Florida wide receiver Ricardo Miller. He's a stud and at the absolute bottom of the list of potential de-commits, having moved to Michigan to play his senior year there.
Joining him are Mich. wide receiver Jeremy Jackson (son of RB coach Fred Jackson), Ohio wide receiver Jerald Robinson, and Ohio wide receiver DJ Williamson. Speed is the theme here. Lots and lots of speed. Universal mid-high three stars all around. Quota filled on this one.
The offensive line isn't quite the need it has been in the past few years, even with the departure of heralded recruit Dan O'Neill. Ohio offensive lineman Christian Pace is a nice start; big, lanky frame with room to add bulk, and good footwork.
On the board are two very important names: Minn. offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson, the universal No. 1 overall prospect in the nation, and four-star Fla. offensive lineman Torrian Wilson. Michigan apparently leads for Wilson, which is awesome.
Though linemen are hard to predict, you can't have enough of the highly rated kind.
Henderson seems to like Michigan and will plan an official visit, but doesn't plan on deciding anytime soon so keep hope limited. A massive coup if he can be corralled.
Expect Wilson to commit, and possibly one other if not Henderson.
Defensive tackle is going to be a huge area of need because of standard attrition. Offers are out to high four-star Pa. defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, but PSU appears to be the early leader.
Texas defensive tackle Ricky Heimuli and Jay Guy also lurk, but Texas is the team to beat. After that, it's basically adding and removing guys, then praying.
I would like to see the team pick up another pure defensive lineman, as the two commits on board (Pa. recruits Ken Wilkins and Jordan Paskorz) are more fitted for this new "Spinner" LB/DE hybrid role in Greg Robinson's defense.
Michigan DE/LB Will Gholston (cousin of NYJ LB Vernon Gholston) would be great, but he is an MSU lean.
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